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BF05 XSM

2005 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

154,821 mi
Last recorded154,821 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW X390,285 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 XSM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 154,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 152,438 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 152,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 150,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 148,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 146,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 142,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 140,718 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 138,535 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 129,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And o s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 120,218 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 112,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 110,361 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,308 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 102,308 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 88,555 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 82,477 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,667 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 77,667 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,045 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 50,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,635 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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BF05 XSM is a 2005 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2005 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 90,285 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 XSM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BF05 XSM registered?

BF05 XSM is a 2005 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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